C1: Challenger Wayne Clarke. A student from Salford, studying accountancy and finance. He's a member of The University of Salford's fencing, table tennis and archery teams. He's a supporter of Bolton Wanderers F.C..
C2: Challenger Carl Whitby. A bus driver from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He plays and referees snooker, and his highest break was a 137. He performs amateur dramatics, once being one of the Ugly Sisters in Cinderella.
DC: Susie Dent and Iwan Thomas, making his DC debut.
RR: Rachel Riley.
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